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Department of Family and Community Medicine

Welcome to the Department of Family and Community Medicine at UT Health San Antonio. Our MISSION is inventing a healthier future for families and communities in San Antonio, South Texas and beyond through excellence in patient-centered care, research, and education. Our VISION: Be the recognized leader in high-quality patient care, medical education, primary care and community health research.

Education

Through our Medical Student Education and Residency Programs, we provide students the opportunity to explore all the possibilities available in Family Medicine. We are a primary care specialty that provides relationship-centered care to patients of all ages and are a first contact for ongoing and preventative care.

Research

Our research faculty and residents are involved in a variety of projects that influence the health of our patients and our community. We are a learning community with a robust infrastructure and key partnerships to design, implement, and evaluate innovations in Primary Care and Community Health.

Learn more about our Research

Featured Department Podcast Series

The Mentors Podcast

The Mentors Podcast series is hosted by Dr. Cristian Fernandez Falcon, Assistant Professor/Clinical of Department of Family & Community Medicine and Director of Hospitalist Service and Family Medicine Residency Program. Every month The Mentors Podcast hosts conversations with mentors and leaders to discuss what makes a mentor, how do we get there ourselves, and learn from their experiences.